17 years into its run as a public park, Gilgal Garden is starting to show its age.

Observers will notice a crack marring the main structure, running through the sphinx's mouth and continuing across his cheek like a vile knife gash. Another chunk of stone has been crumbling from his shirt collar.

Despite many misconceptions, LGBTQ culture in Salt Lake City is thriving, and this week's Pride festivities are a testament to that—from the 8th annual Miss City Weekly on Thursday, to Sunday's march through downtown, to a series of splinter festivities across town—SLC's rainbow colors run deep.